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Child Offered to SatanAt the sabbat, a mother presents her child to Satan, dedicating it to his service, watched by other demons and witches
University of Oxford. College of the University and Queens College. Illustration in Vues d Optique (Perspective Views). Images to be seen through a zograscope
Ufos / New Mexico / VillaNot a UFO, but an experimental disc made by Paul Villa to a design generously offered by visiting aliens from Coma Berenices 2 of 2
Hand ManicureA hand manicure. Nails are carefully clipped and a choice of stylish nail varnishes in little bottles is offered. Date: 1930s
Barabbas ReleasedOffered a choice between releasing Jesus or the robber Barabbas, the crowd choose Barabbas
Sir Francis RonaldsPortrait of English inventor, Sir Francis Ronalds (1788-1873), inventor of the electric telegraph in 1816. He fitted his garden in Hammersmith with an electric telegraph but was refused when he
Transport / Flight / AirshipSANTOS-DUMONT successfully flies round the Tour Eiffel, though he fails to complete the circuit in 30 minutes to win the offered prize Date: July 1901
THORs STONEThors Stone, a natural rock formation, where Vikings are reputed to have offered human sacrifices to Thor, the god of thunder; Thurstaston, Merseyside, England. Date: BC
Raoul Shoe Company 1912Chic Parisian footwear offered for sale in Regent St featuring a brogue shoe, fancy top boot, seaside shoe, French shoes and court shoe
The Old Palace, Richmond-Upon-Thames, 1914Photograph showing the Gatehouse of the Old Palace at Richmond. This palace was used by Edward III, Henry VII and Elizabeth I, who is said to have died in a little room over the gateway
Folding Pocket KodakYour Easter Holiday will last you twice as long if you take a Kodak with you... the no 2 Folding Pocket Kodak - the new model is the best value in cameras yet offered
Caesar Refuses CrownJulius Caesar is offered the crown by Marcus Antonius but he prudently refuses it knowing public opinion is against it
Waterman (Petherick)London characters: Once he offered the best way to cross the Thames but now every new bridge they build means less work for the THAMES WATERMAN. Still, its a nice uniform !
MARMON 68 AND 78 1926Marmon 68 and 78 offered to the discrimating Italian buyer - a Mafia godfather, maybe
Danish PostmanA Danish postman is glad to be offered refreshment as he stops for a moment on his rounds
Trinidad PostmanA postman in the (then) British colony of Trinidad is offered a pineapple by a grateful recipient of mail
Men at Yarrow Military Hospital. These may be a mixture of staff and patients. None are wearing hospital blues though some have arm slings. Some have the RAMC badge on their arm
Downer Bellanca 14-13-3 Cruisair Senior HB-DUN (msn 1637), circa 1961. The model designation is based on the technical data of the machine. The number 14 means that the wing area is 14 square feet
Titanic pre-sinking silk postcardThis is a silk postcard probably made by Stevens. These were published before the sinking and offered for sale onboad. Date: circa 1912
Cobbled main street Clovelly looking towards the seaThe card is one of series of advertising cards offered by Godfrey Phillips Tobacco Company based upon Great Western Railway Posters. The view is downhill past the New Inn. Date: circa 1930
Wassail Bowl on New Years EveA tradition on New Years Eve where people in the village go door-to-door, singing and offering a drink from the bowl full of hot mulled wine, a mix of cider
MATTHEWS'S LUMINAPHONEGrindell Matthews's instrument uses beams of light to produce music : interestingly, the same inventor also offered the world a death ray a few years later. Date: 1926
MASSENET/THAIS/CARDShe is an Egyptian courtesan who converts to religion and dies as a desert hermit, rejecting the sensual love offered by Athanael. Date: first performed 1894
Various types of pasta offered by Gerardo di Nola, of Napoli Date: 1940
Tarpeia crushed to death by the SabinesThe legendary Tarpeia, having offered to betray Rome to the Sabines in return for gold, is crushed to death by their shields and thrown from the Tarpeian Rock. Date: 747 BC
Stars of the Summer Night - Dany study offeredStars of the Summer Night - Summer Dance school offered by Florence Rogge, Ted Shawn, Leon Leonidoff and Bill Robinson, New York, 1931 Date: 1931
The Two at Pervyse with Shot the dog memorial, YpresThis memorial is in the garden of the Ariane Hotel in Ypres. The Two is the title given to two extrordinary British laidies, Elsie Knocker and Mairie Chisholm
The First Prince of WalesKing Edward Is infant son Edward (later King Edward II), born at Caernarfon Castle, is presented to the Welsh Chieftains as their Prince
North American T-39A Sabreliner 61-0664North American T-39A-1-NA Sabreliner 61-0664 (msn 265-67, buzz number TG-664), circa 1965. Disposed of to AMARC on 21 March 1985. To Dual Vocational Institute, Tracy, CA Jun 8, 1990
Parnall Heck 2C G-AEGI, seen with race number 33 at Elmdon for the 1949 Kings Cup Air Race. On 29 July 1949, G-AEGI flew in the Kings Cup Race at Elmdon airport
Stewardess at Work Date: 1950
BISCUIT TINS FOR XMASA selection of biscuit tins for Christmas, offered by Huntley and Palmers of Reading, England. Date: 1893
LODGED IN STATION HOUSENew York : Brought in off the street, a homeless mother is offered a place in the lodging-room of the station house (police station). Date: 1878
LONDON STREET PEDLARSInquisitive passers by gather round to inspect the goods offered by a London street pedlar. He has an assortment of wares including cigarettes and tools. Date: 1920s
CHECKING PERSIAN CARPETSPersian carpets are checked and examined in the workshop of an importer, before being offered for sale. Date: circa 1930
KENDAL COMBINATIONS 1897Combinations and vests offered by Kendal, Milne of Manchester, in cambric or silk Date: 1897
SICK CHILD & GIRL NURSE SICK CHILD & GIRL NURSEA sick child is offered some sustenance from a girl acting as nurse
Ancient altarBurnt offering to the Gods, unusually a sheep or oxen. Date: Ancient
Technological advances of Home Heating - from coal to gasThe Advantages offered by the advances in Home Heating systems, shifting from coal to gas - the housemaid sends the chimney sweep away as her new gas boiler makes no soot and saves work and worry
Germany (1848). The Frankfurt Parliament convened in Frankfurts Paulskirche. Debate in the Assembly of Frankfurt 16 September 1848
Suffragette Toy Votes for Women Novelty. A novel electric buttonhole, comprising womens head and Votes for Women slogan in her mouth. Offered by Moorhouse Ltd
King Henry VII after the Batte of BosworthAfter defeating King Richard III at Bosworth, Henry VII is offered the crown of England. Date: 1485
Patagonian GiantsIn Patagonia, South America, Captain Byron, in the Dolphin, encounters a race of giants; offered ships biscuit by one of the crew, they accept warily
Lady Jane Grey being offered the Crown of England, which she only accepted with great reluctance. 1553
The Glory of the Lord and Abrams sacrificesThe Glory of the Lord passing between the sacrifices offered up by Abram (Abraham) - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 15.17. 1787
The Non-Drinking Host by H M Bateman. This illustration has four men sat around a card table. One man is smoking a cigarette but the other three are so distracted by their lack of beverage that their
Offered and Taken by H M Bateman, is an illustration of a boxing match. There is only one boxer left in the ring, a fresh
Beautiful girl & her suitorsBeautiful young girl in a rose-patterned crinoline, being offered bunches of roses by three suitors. Date: 1901